The United States has reiterated that Sri Lanka must implement recommendations from the LLRC, and credibly address all allegations of 'serious violations of international human rights and humanitarian law'.
Speaking at the US State Department's Daily Press Briefing on Friday, Marie Harf, Deputy Spokesperson stated in response to a question on Sri Lanka,
“The U.S. has long urged the Government of Sri Lanka to fulfill its public commitments, to implement the recommendations of its own Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Committee report, and to develop credible justice mechanisms to address outstanding allegations concerning serious violations of international human rights and humanitarian law”.“We do also continue to be concerned about ongoing issues regarding restrictions on freedom of the press and expression, the erosion of the rule of law, and violence against religious minorities. And we also note with concern that human rights defenders have continued to face reprisals. Obviously, this is something that needs to end.”
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Earlier this week, the United States Secretary of State for South Asia, warned that the international community's patience with Sri Lanka “will start to wear thin”, if issues of accountability remain unaddressed.
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